MSP Steel & Power's Credit Rating Upgraded to CARE BBB; Stable and CARE A3+ by CARE Edge
A credit rating upgrade can lead to lower borrowing costs, improved access to capital, and enhanced reputation, which are high-impact positive developments for a company.
The credit ratings for both long-term and short-term bank facilities have been upgraded, indicating improved financial health and a positive outlook. Key metrics like debt reduction, improved gearing, and debt coverage ratios support this positive assessment.
MSP Steel & Power Limited (MSPL) has received an intimation on September 25, 2025, from CARE Edge Ratings regarding the upgradation of its credit ratings. * Long Term Bank Facilities: Upgraded to CARE BBB; Stable from CARE BBB-; Positive. The amount for these facilities has been reduced from ₹305.64 crore to ₹254.59 crore. * Short Term Bank Facilities: Upgraded to CARE A3+ from CARE A3, for an amount of ₹117.00 crore. * The total facilities rated amount to ₹371.59 crore.
This upgradation reflects the company’s improved financial strength, consistent operational performance, and a positive outlook for future growth. Key drivers for the revision include: * Significant improvement in capital structure and debt coverage indicators in FY25, primarily due to the conversion of Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) into equity share capital. * Total debt reduced from ₹1,020.15 crore as on March 31, 2024, to ₹333.29 crore as on March 31, 2025. * Overall gearing ratio improved from 2.41x to 0.36x during the same period. * Debt coverage indicators also improved, with Total Debt/Gross Cash Accruals (GCA) reducing from 22.48x to 5.96x, and PBILDT interest coverage ratio improving to 1.65x in FY25 from 1.45x in FY24. * Stable financial performance was observed in FY25, with total operating income (TOI) growing marginally to ₹2,906 crore from ₹2,875 crore in FY24. In Q1FY26, TOI was ₹710.86 crore, with operating margin improving to 6.32% and PAT margin to 2.51%.
The outlook assigned is 'Stable', indicating that MSPL is expected to sustain its satisfactory financial risk profile with healthy cash flow generation and no large debt-funded capital expenditure plans in the medium term. The ratings are, however, constrained by the cyclical nature of the steel industry, intense competition, and susceptibility to raw material and finished goods price volatility. The company's liquidity position is deemed adequate.
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